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Bridgestone Dueler H/L 33 vs Dunlop SP Touring R1 — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 0 + 0 road tests and 5 + 22 owner reviews. How we score

SP Touring R1 is ahead, 70–64

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Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 65

    Dry

    SP Touring R1 +4
    69
    Why this score
    SourceDueler H/L 33SP Touring R1
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 66 (est.)≈ 69 (est.)
    Reviews found online6470

    Dueler H/L 33: 60% × 66.3 (est.) + 40% × 64 = 65

    SP Touring R1: 60% × 68.7 (est.) + 40% × 69.8 = 69

    No road tests of dry for Dueler H/L 33. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).

    No road tests of dry for SP Touring R1. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).

  2. 67

    Wet

    SP Touring R1 +4
    71
    Why this score
    SourceDueler H/L 33SP Touring R1
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 68 (est.)≈ 71 (est.)
    Reviews found online6571

    Dueler H/L 33: 60% × 67.7 (est.) + 40% × 65.3 = 67

    SP Touring R1: 60% × 70.6 (est.) + 40% × 70.5 = 71

    No road tests of wet for Dueler H/L 33. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).

    No road tests of wet for SP Touring R1. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).

  3. 63

    Comfort

    SP Touring R1 +4
    67
    Why this score
    SourceDueler H/L 33SP Touring R1
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 67 (est.)≈ 68 (est.)
    Reviews found online6166

    Dueler H/L 33: 40% × 67.1 (est.) + 60% × 61 = 63

    SP Touring R1: 40% × 68.1 (est.) + 60% × 65.6 = 67

    No road tests of comfort for Dueler H/L 33. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

    No road tests of comfort for SP Touring R1. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

  4. 61

    Treadwear

    SP Touring R1 +8
    69
    Why this score
    SourceDueler H/L 33SP Touring R1
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 63 (est.)≈ 68 (est.)
    Reviews found online5771

    Dueler H/L 33: 60% × 63.1 (est.) + 40% × 57 = 61

    SP Touring R1: 60% × 68.1 (est.) + 40% × 71 = 69

    No road tests of treadwear for Dueler H/L 33. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

    No road tests of treadwear for SP Touring R1. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

  5. 60

    Handling (owners)

    SP Touring R1 +12
    72
    Why this score
    SourceDueler H/L 33SP Touring R1
    Reviews found online6072
Scores at a glance
Bridgestone Dueler H/L 33 vs Dunlop SP Touring R1: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryBridgestone Dueler H/L 33Dunlop SP Touring R1
Relative Score 64 70
Dry 65 69
Wet 67 71
Comfort 63 67
Treadwear 61 69
Handling (owners) 60 72

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Dueler H/L 33

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SP Touring R1

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Dueler H/L 33

Pros

  • Impressive tread longevity and high mileage capability
  • Reliable grip in both dry and wet road conditions
  • Generally quiet operation under standard driving conditions

Cons

  • Reports of a harsh, uncomfortable ride quality
  • Noticeable road noise in certain conditions
  • Perceived lack of steering precision and stability
All owner themes in the Dueler H/L 33 review

Tire B SP Touring R1

Pros

  • High tread longevity and durability
  • Excellent value for money
  • Comfortable and quiet ride quality

Cons

  • Inconsistent wet-weather performance
  • Reports of sidewall vulnerability
  • Occasional road noise feedback
All owner themes in the SP Touring R1 review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Bridgestone Dueler H/L 33 B · Dunlop SP Touring R1
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4Passenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available4—
Rim diameters18″—
UTQG—400 B B

Which one should you actually buy?

Bridgestone Dueler H/L 33

Dunlop SP Touring R1

Winner: Dunlop SP Touring R1 — better handling, treadwear and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score. Bridgestone Dueler H/L 33 rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 5 reviews), so read this result as provisional.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Dunlop SP Touring R1 scores 72 vs 60 on handling.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Dunlop SP Touring R1 scores 69 vs 61 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Dunlop SP Touring R1 scores 69 vs 65 on dry.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Dunlop SP Touring R1 scores 71 vs 67 on wet.

Tire A · Bridgestone Dueler H/L 33
Tire B · Dunlop SP Touring R1

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Dueler H/L 33 or SP Touring R1?

Which is better in the wet, Dueler H/L 33 or SP Touring R1?

Dunlop SP Touring R1, 71 vs 67 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Dueler H/L 33 or SP Touring R1?

Dunlop SP Touring R1, 69 vs 65 on our dry score.

Which is more comfortable, Dueler H/L 33 or SP Touring R1?

Dunlop SP Touring R1, 67 vs 63 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Dueler H/L 33 or SP Touring R1?

Dunlop SP Touring R1, 69 vs 61 on our treadwear score.

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.

Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology